​Traditional education has increasingly given way to digital tools and new ways of teaching. This shift required us to adapt and develop new methods for teaching and giving feedback to students and for that, new technologies, digital tools, and interactive learning platforms are an effective strategy. These technologies have enabled teachers worldwide to create engaging and dynamic virtual classroom environments. The same tools have also proven valuable in physical classrooms, particularly in capturing students attention and enthusiasm.

The new edition of the course “Digital tools for e-portfolios and Transversal skills development” took place in Palermo from 24/03/2025 to 26/03/2025. The participants came from Carlow Institute in Ireland, with Laetitia, Sean, Margaret, Etaoin, Chloe, Fiona, Nicole, Mary, Helena and Lorraine.

We started the course with the introduction to digital learning, 21st century skills and the importance of the 4Cs. This introduction was highly effective in enhancing the teaching process of the following days. After giving participants time to discuss and learn about the new teaching era, we delved into apps to engage students in the classroom. Participants explored Padlet and Socrative and created nice activities to then use in their respective classrooms.

The second day was a full learning experience, since we delved into digital platforms such as Mentimeter, Genially, Google Sites and Canva for e-portfolio. These platforms allowed participants to prepare multimedia content, introduce new topics, and review previous lessons, while also encouraging students to collaborate and express their creativity through their own projects.

​Last but not least, participants had the opportunity to learn gamification with platforms and apps such as Bamboozle, Quizlet and Blooket. These tools are interesting because they enrich the educational process, making it more interactive and engaging for students. Participants practiced using these tools to develop creative learning experience.

​At the end of the course, participants left with a wealth of knowledge in interactive learning and cutting-edge technologies, equipped with a diverse toolkit ready to apply at their clasrooms. This brand new proficiency promises to increase students creativity, engagement, attention, and motivation, transforming the learning experience into an engaging and fun time!

Discover more about this course here.